Two women have died and a nine-year-old boy has suffered life-changing injuries following a collision on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border. The crash occurred on Common Lane in Pleasley at around 6:20am on Thursday.
The incident involved a Vauxhall Meriva and a Suzuki Alto. Two women in their 20s, passengers in the Suzuki, were pronounced dead at the scene. The nine-year-old boy, also a passenger in the Suzuki, was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries.
Three men in the Vauxhall were also injured, two of them seriously. An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Due to his own injuries, he was taken to hospital, where he remains.
Derbyshire Police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the force quoting reference 25000694201, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
